Legislature Boldly Moves to Add 11 New Enterprise Zones in 2010

The California Legislature introduced an extraordinary bill on October 26, 2009.  It is SB 1 (6th Extraordinary Session), introduced by Senators Correa, Ashburn, Denham, Huff, and Walters but principal co-authors include Assembly Members Blakeslee and Soloria and co-authors include Assembly Members Conway, Fletcher, Garrick, Gilmore, Hagman, Hall, Nava, Portantino, Tran and Villines.   The equivalent Assembly bill is AB 2. This bill, among other things, would allow the California Housing and ...

Utility User Tax

What is a Utility User Tax (UUT)? The City of Gardena assesses a four percent (4%) tax on gas, electrical, water and intrastate telephone (including cellular) usage. This tax is collected and remitted by the utility service provider on a monthly basis to the Revenue and Collections Office. Utility companies that service the City of Gardena include: Water - Golden State Water Co. - (800) 999-4033 Gas - Southern California Gas Company - (800) 427-2200 Telephone (including cellular services...

Business Attraction

The City has implemented plans to create an environment where a shared vision is reality, where partnerships are created and nurtured, open communication is fostered and consensus building is the norm rather than the exception. City staff will aggressively pursue opportunities with developers and brokers concerning development opportunities in the City. Economic Development staff will assist brokers and developers in coordinating demographic or site information data. Development Opportunitie...

Business Retention

Business Outreach Program One of the key components of any business retention strategy is business outreach. Currently, an alliance has been formed with the South Bay Economic Development Partnership to conduct business outreach to a number of major employers in the City. The City has established an innovative long-term business outreach program specifically designed to identify expansion possibilities, provide resource materials to the City’s business community, conduct small business workshop...

Revitalization Program Implemented by the City of Gardena

Mission Statement To create a vibrant and expanding commercial environment that both supports and encourages economic strength within the project area for all businesses, stimulates quality retail development, creates employment, provides needed services to the community and contributes to the overall economic revitalization of the City of Gardena. Purpose The Rosecrans Revitalization Program is an ongoing program that was implemented by the City of Gardena in July 1999. The Rosecrans C...

Business Services

Licenses and Permits Business Licenses and Permits Development or Construction Permits Gardena Direct Public Safety Services Police Department Fire Department Business Watch In August of 2007, the Gardena Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Ed Medrano, developed a District Policing Model which revolutionized providing police services in the City of Gardena. A major component of his policing model involves positive interaction and accountability to the busin...

Gardena’s Business Partners

The City of Gardena Economic Development Committee (EDC) Its mission is to promote, encourage, enhance and facilitate economic opportunities by establishing and preserving a business and job friendly environment to attract and retain businesses, industry and commerce, that will enhance Gardena’s economic viability, financial stability, and improve the overall quality of life of its residents. EDC Goals Partner with Gardena Business Advisory Committee (GBAC) regarding specific business ...

Map of Gardena

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